poem
Meaning
- A literary piece written in verse.
- A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.
- A piece of poetic writing, that is with an intensity or depth of expression or inspiration greater than is usual in prose.
Synonyms
verse form
devotional song
poetic fancy
pilgrim’s song
writing a poem
verse of poetry
composition in verse
o’clock
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpəʊɪm/
Etymology
From Middle French poème, from Latin poēma, from Ancient Greek ποίημα (poíēma), from ποιέω (poiéō, “I make”). Displaced native Old English lēoþ.
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